The Machinery Directive has a number of requirements for applying an
Emergency Stop Button, which is what I think you are referring to. This
device is a latching red "mushroom" or "palm" style button that removes
power to equipment or appropriate actuators. It will also have a yellow
background.
Martin,
The Machinery Directive 98/37/EC has a specific clause requiring an emergency
stop device.
Clause 1.2.4. "Stopping device" is included in
"ANNEX I: ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY COMPONENTS"
Short extract:
"Eme
> Is anyone aware of any requirements anywhere in the world stating that a
device
> that is considered a "transport mechanism" must have a red kill switch or
button
> on the unit..Does the Machinery Directive have such a requirement??
Martin,
If you consider your device a "transport mechanis
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